1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 12 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Sedan (201 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 900 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, 1977 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1977 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1977 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Giulia | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |
