1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 259 kg more than 1958 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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 170 V |
Year Released | 1958 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2850 mm |