1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 835 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury 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 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Giulia | Fury |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3060 mm |
