1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 4 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 338 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
