1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 40 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1513 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Tundra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |