1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 46 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix20 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 322 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, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix20 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 | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | Giulia | ix20 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2615 mm |
