1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 AMC Matador
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1977 AMC Matador were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 761 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 AMC Matador | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | Giulietta | Matador |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1355 cc | 4982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1861 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 92 L |
