1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 11 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 476 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. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Malibu |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |