1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Centura is newer by 13 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 475 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, 1976 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1976 Chrysler Centura 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. 1976 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulia | Centura |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |