1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 974 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | E |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 218 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 | 640 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |