1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 38 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 361 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 950 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1992 Ferrari 456M
Make Alfa Romeo Ferrari
Model Giulietta 456M
Year Released 1954 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 5474 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 76 HP 437 HP
Torque 112 Nm 540 Nm
Top Speed 166 km/hour 299 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1770 kg
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 110 L


 

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