1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 37 L |