1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 705 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Impala |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |