1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1961 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulietta | 450 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
