1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1974 Triumph TR6 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Triumph TR6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 445 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, 1974 Triumph TR6 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1974 Triumph TR6 has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Triumph TR6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulia | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
