1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 750 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |
