1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 27 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 320 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2001 Toyota Altezza 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. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Altezza |
Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |