1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 260 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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura 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 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | Giulia | Miura |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |