1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 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) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 147 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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulia | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
