1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 19 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), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 185 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulietta | Giulia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 46 L |