1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
