1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 26 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 460 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2000 GAZ 3111 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. 2000 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
| Model | Giulia | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
