1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1334 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1999 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Express |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3440 mm |