1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1249 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SSC Tuatara weights approximately 237 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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm) has 852 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SSC |
| Model | Giulia | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2667 mm |
