1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 15 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 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulia | 179 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |