1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 34 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 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 603 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Lumina |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 471 Nm |
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 | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |