1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 936 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |
