1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Agila 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Giulia | Agila |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
