1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Alpine A 442
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 442 is newer by 13 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 442 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 230 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Alpine A 442 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Giulia | A 442 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 9900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
