1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 928 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
