1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1442 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
