1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca 1000 weights approximately 170 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (64 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
