1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Alpine V6
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 22 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 550 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1987 Alpine V6 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 | 1987 Alpine V6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Giulia | V6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 296 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
