1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 17 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 845 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. 1982 Chevrolet Malibu 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. 1982 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
