1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 43 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 715 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, 2012 Lexus IS (502 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Lexus IS 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. 2012 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | Giulia | IS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
