1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 37 L |
