1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 25 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Supra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |