1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 22 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 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 750 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, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1996 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
| Model | Giulia | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
