1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 730 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Caprice |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |