1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 979 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | E |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 848 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 2050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |