1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 670 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 (220 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Celica |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |