1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1072 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | Routan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
