1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1966 Ferrari Dino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 400 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ferrari Dino (188 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | Dino |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 225 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
