1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 51 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 783 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Lumina |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1603 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |