1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 45 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Giulia | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 39 L |
