1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 198 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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.
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1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 225 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 230 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 | 1048 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |