1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 710 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | Giulia | Pantera |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 255 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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |