1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1722 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Giulia | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3910 mm |
