1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 44 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 315 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Kia Borrego 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. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2010 Kia Borrego
Make Alfa Romeo Kia
Model Giulia Borrego
Year Released 1966 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1289 cc 3776 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 82 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 104 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 78 L


 

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