1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 533 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Roadster |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |