1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 43 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 298 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, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto 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. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Giulia | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
