1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1975 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 20 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 48 kg more than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulietta | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 161 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 | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |