1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 190 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |