1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 355 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica 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 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Celica |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |