1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 274 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Giulia | Prowler |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 46 L |