1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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.
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1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 212 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 159 L |