1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 335 kg more than 1960 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | Ponton |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |