1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1320 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Express |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3440 mm |
