1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 48 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 500 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.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | Giulia | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |
