Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ - [1963]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Giulia Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1963. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 and the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12.This particular Alfa-Romeo Giulia has a 1570cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Giulia shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Giulia's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 658 kgs (1450 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ in the same weight category as the 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite MKIII AN8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo Giulia shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1570cc 8V St4 engine produces 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 98 lb-ft (132.8 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo Giulia you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4.8 V8 (192.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo Giulia.

The Alfa-Romeo Giulia has a Power to weight ratio of 167.1 bhp per ton and 148.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1963 Giulia competing with the 2012 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4.8 V8 (192.1 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Audi TT S 2.0T 270 (192.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo Giulia generating around 148.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1984 Maserati 425 2.5L V6 BiTurbo Saloon (173.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 Roadster (173.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.7 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ as fast as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the or the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ is also faster than the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the and the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (6.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Giulia and the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Giulia on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.13 secs @ 90.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro (15.06 secs), the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (15.07 secs), and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (15.07 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1963 version of the Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ has a maximum speed of 134mph.

Top Speed of the 1963 Giulia equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1963 Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph), the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Roadster 3.5 V6 (145 mph), or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (145 mph).

Related Links:

1963 Giulia Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison