1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 553 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Giulia | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 59 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2100 mm |
