1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 13 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 285 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | Giulia | 1600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 39 L |