1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1085 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Impala |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3100 mm |
