1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2012 Renault Symbol 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Symbol weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Symbol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol. 2012 Renault Symbol 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. 2012 Renault Symbol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | Symbol |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2473 mm |