1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 420 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |