1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 254 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulia | 190 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
