1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |