1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. Both 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | GTA | Giulia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 46 L |