1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 25 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 542 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, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta 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. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1990 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
