1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 38 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm) has 810 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Audi Q7 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. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Giulia | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |
