1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 232 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 200 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |