1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 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 78 kg more than 1978 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 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 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulia | 5 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |