1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 255 S |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 159 L |