1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 225 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1963 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.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 225 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |