1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
