1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 7 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 263 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 99 Nm |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2110 mm |