1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 3 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Vega |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |