1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (43 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Giulia | 1303 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |