1995 Acura Legend vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Legend | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
