1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 McLaren MP4
To start off, 1984 McLaren MP4 is newer by 14 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 1,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 McLaren MP4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 McLaren MP4 (741 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 665 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 McLaren MP4 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 460 kg more than 1984 McLaren MP4.
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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 McLaren MP4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | McLaren |
Model | Giulia | MP4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 540 kg |