1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 692 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |