1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 328 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | W 196 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 276 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 720 kg |