1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 408 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 (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 200 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |