1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 802 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Impala |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |
