1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1970 TVR Tuscan is newer by 15 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 45 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 | 1970 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
Model | Giulietta | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |