1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 88 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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 (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 124 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
