1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1974 Triumph TR6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Triumph TR6 (195 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1974 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1974 Triumph TR6 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Triumph TR6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulia | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
