1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 25 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster.
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, 1999 Opel Speedster (202 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1999 Opel Speedster 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 | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Speedster |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 202 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |