1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 13 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 7 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulietta | GT |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 44 L |
