1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 11 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 790 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (326 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulia | Valiant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 326 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |