1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulia | 320 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
