2003 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 32 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 620 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.
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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Aceca | Giulia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |
