1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 33 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 870 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | CLK |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |