1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 25 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 905 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 560 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 295 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3080 mm |