1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1965 Vauxhall Velox were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 610 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 Vauxhall Velox (238 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1965 Vauxhall Velox 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 | 1965 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Giulia | Velox |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 238 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |