1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 30 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 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 321 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 | 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulietta | Spider |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 197 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 | 840 kg | 1161 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |