1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 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 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 540 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
Model | Giulia | Avanti |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 442 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |