1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1056 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1976 Ferrari 400 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 400 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 120 L |
