1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 220 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 48 L |