1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 144 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Giulia | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
