1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1962 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 2300 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |