1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Renault 25 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 665 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, 1988 Renault 25, 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, 1988 Renault 25 (231 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1988 Renault 25 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 Renault 25 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | 25 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 231 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |