1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Subaru R-2
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1971 Subaru R-2 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Subaru R-2. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 588 kg more than 1971 Subaru R-2. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Subaru R-2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Giulia | R-2 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 27 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1930 mm |