1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 220 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |