1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 33 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 930 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Passat 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, 1999 Volkswagen Passat 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, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (316 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | Passat |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
