1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 29 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 725 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 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 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 456 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 110 L |