1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 17 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulietta | 240 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 133 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 | 3930 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
