1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 31 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 500 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, 2005 Lexus IS (310 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2005 Lexus IS 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. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
Model | Giulia | IS |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |