1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 170S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |