1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 222 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Disco Volante | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2260 mm |