1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 32 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1010 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT 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 | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
