1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 40 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP) has 324 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 815 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | F355 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 376 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 364 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |