1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 12 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 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 980 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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulia | S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |
