1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 895 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, 1996 Renault Safrane, 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane. 1996 Renault Safrane 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. 1996 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | Safrane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |