1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Alpine V6
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 11 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 90 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 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 | 1985 Alpine V6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Giulia | V6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
