1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 9 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 1,638 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulia | 160 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |