1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 DKW Coupe
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Coupe weights approximately 239 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 DKW Coupe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | DKW |
| Model | Giulia | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
