1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Porsche 912.
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, 1966 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm). This means 1966 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 912 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |