1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 257 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 565 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (392 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm). This means 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | Giulietta | Jarama |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |