1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |