1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 750 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Giulia | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 102 L |
