1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Fiat V8
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat V8 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Fiat V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat V8 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat V8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat V8 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 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.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Fiat V8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | V8 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |