1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 420 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |