1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | TR7 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |