1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 47 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1930 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Express |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 452 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 117 L |