1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 32 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 200 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | W12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
