1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 DKW F 11
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1965 DKW F 11 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 DKW F 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 DKW F 11. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 DKW F 11 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | DKW |
| Model | Giulia | F 11 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 31 L |
