1963 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cobra | Giulia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |