1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 782 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 400 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 120 L |
