1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1300 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.
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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 300 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 71 L |