1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 530 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | S |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |