1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |