1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 36 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 McLaren F1 weights approximately 170 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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2005 McLaren F1 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 | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | McLaren |
Model | Giulia | F1 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 649 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |