1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7.
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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1975 Triumph TR7 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. 1975 Triumph TR7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | TR7 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |