1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1970 Triumph Stag is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Stag weights approximately 200 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, 1970 Triumph Stag (234 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1970 Triumph Stag 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 | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Stag |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 234 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |