2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 470 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
Model | E | 1900 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |