1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 360 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Toyota Tundra 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. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
