1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 3 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 345 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
