1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Alfa 6 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |