1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 335 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | W 110 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |