1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 602 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | C |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |