1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 54 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), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Alfa Romeo Mercedes-Benz
Model Giulietta SL
Year Released 1956 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 90 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 108 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4582 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1298 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 80 L


 

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