1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (150 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 220 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |