1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 22 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 212 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | Giulia | 420 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
