1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 250 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |