1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
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 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire 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 29 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 37 L |