1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 710 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1986 Avanti Avanti 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. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1986 Avanti Avanti
Make Alfa Romeo Avanti
Model Giulia Avanti
Year Released 1971 1986
Engine Size 1570 cc 5002 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 325 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 5540 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3400 mm


 

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