1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 428 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 (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | E |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |