1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 411 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 (190 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | 411 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
