1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulia | 350 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
