1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 1,568 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 72 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 300 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulia | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 56 L |
