1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1200 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 400 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
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 | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 118 L |