1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 24 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 490 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | CLK |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 69 L |