1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | E |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |