1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Austin Montego
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 19 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 414 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, 1984 Austin Montego, 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 (220 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Austin Montego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | Montego |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |