1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 46 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 909 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
