1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 400 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Giulia | GTO |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 366 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 575 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |