1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220

To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 435 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
Make Alfa Romeo Mercedes-Benz
Model Giulietta 220
Year Released 1960 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 2197 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 58 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 113 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 21.5:1
Top Speed 193 km/hour 130 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 957 kg 1392 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 65 L


 

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