1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulia | 8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |