1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (403 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 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 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulietta | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
