1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 10 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 1,487 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 158 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 358 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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 | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 158 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |