1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Checker Town
To start off, 1966 Checker Town is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 1090 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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Checker Town | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
| Model | Giulia | Town |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3060 mm |
