1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulia | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |
