1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GTA | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 46 L |
