1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 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 | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
Model | Giulia | T603 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |