1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1963 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |
