1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 28 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 480 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.
Because 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | S-10 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |