1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 86 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | Dino |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1130 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
