1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 33 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 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 443 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Camaro |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |