1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 10 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 466 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 115 L |