1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre

To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 47 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.

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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre 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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model Giulietta 1 Litre
Year Released 1955 2002
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1290 cc 297 cc
Horse Power 76 HP 8 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1250 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1120 mm


 

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