1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 579 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 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Giulia | Forester |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
