1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1065 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Giulietta | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
