1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 1224 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 320 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 222 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |