1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 50 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 908 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari 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 | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Giulietta | Safari |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 102 L |
