1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 672 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. (196 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulia | SL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
