1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1960 Skoda 1200 is newer by 6 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 (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 134 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 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 38 L |
