1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 48 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1984 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 GMC Yukon 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. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
Model | Giulia | Yukon |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2624 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |