1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2008 TVR T 440 R is newer by 39 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 4,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 440 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR T 440 R weights approximately 285 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, 2008 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R 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 | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
Model | Giulia | T 440 R |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 434 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 420 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 335 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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |