1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulietta | 250 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 175 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 | 1230 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |