1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Caprice |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |