1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 58 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1789 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Giulietta | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |
