1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 590 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1974 Fiat 130 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 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 130 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
