1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 8 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer 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. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
