1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 11 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulia | 12 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
