1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 37 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari A10 weights approximately 232 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
Model | Giulia | A10 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 346 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2636 mm |