1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 474 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Camaro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 320 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |