1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 49 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 439 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, 2012 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 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 | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | Giulia | i30 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |
