1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is newer by 40 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak (820 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak 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. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Kodiak |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 820 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |