1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1972 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 3 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 1,853 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph Dolomite (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 33 kg more than 1972 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1972 Triumph Dolomite (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph Dolomite 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 | 1972 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulia | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1853 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 166 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 | 967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |
