1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 44 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |
