1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1963 Volkswagen 1500 is newer by 9 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 54 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.
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1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Giulietta | 1500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 40 L |