1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 765 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Giulia | Cambridge |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
