1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulia | Giulia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |