1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 37 L |
