1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 4 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Checker Aerobus (464 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus 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 | 1969 Checker Aerobus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
Model | Giulia | Aerobus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 464 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 6690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 4760 mm |