1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 308 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
