1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 470 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |