1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | Dino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 59.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |