1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 15 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 48 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Giulia | Taft |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2030 mm |
