2004 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 470 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Aceca | Giulia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |