1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Geely CK
To start off, 2012 Geely CK is newer by 34 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Geely CK. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Geely CK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 Geely CK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Geely CK, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Geely CK. (128 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Geely CK. 2012 Geely CK has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Geely CK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Geely CK | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Geely |
Model | Giulietta | CK |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |