1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Volkswagen SP were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulia | SP |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
