1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 450 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |