1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 562 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 130 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
