1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 850 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 69 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |