1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1955 Abarth 208 is newer by 1 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 208 weights approximately 50 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 208 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
