1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 37 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1385 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Nissan Armada 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. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Giulia | Armada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 106 L |
