1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Audi Quattro

To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro 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 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 288 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Audi Quattro 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, 1980 Audi Quattro 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1980 Audi Quattro
Make Alfa Romeo Audi
Model Giulia Quattro
Year Released 1966 1980
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 2143 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 7.0:1
Top Speed 185 km/hour 220 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1002 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 70 L