1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179

To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 14 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 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 470 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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