1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 230 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | Berline |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |