1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
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 Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 630 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 Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline 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 Berline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | Berline |
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 | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |