1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Renault 9
To start off, 1982 Renault 9 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Renault 9. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 9 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 9, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 Renault 9 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | 9 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |