1965 Abarth OT vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 323 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth OT | 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | OT | Giulia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |