1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 2 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 420 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (318 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Giulia | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
