1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. Both 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo and 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia are equipped with a 1,570 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Scarabeo | Giulia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 46 L |