1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 90 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |
