1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 36 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1725 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Maybach 57 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. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maybach |
| Model | Giulia | 57 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 110 L |
