1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 995 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Giulia | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2960 mm |
