1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Singer Gazelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 44 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Singer |
Model | Giulia | Gazelle |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |