1966 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 7 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cobra | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |