1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 12 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 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 33 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ginetta |
| Model | Giulietta | G12 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
