1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 300 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |