1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 18 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 1,436 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 67 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, 1973 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Giulietta | 1430 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |