1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 124 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |