1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, 1977 Renault 20 is newer by 11 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Renault 20. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 20 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 20. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 20.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Renault 20 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | 20 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |