1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 53 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1178 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 787 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulietta | CL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | TBD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2955 mm |
