1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 AC 428
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 AC 428 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 390 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 AC 428 (639 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1974 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 AC 428 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AC |
Model | Giulia | 428 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 639 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |