1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 445 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
