1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1070 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
Model | Giulia | Avanti |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3400 mm |