1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 522 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Roadster |
Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |