1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 28 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR T 350 weights approximately 50 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, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2002 TVR T 350 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 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Giulia | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
