1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 270 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 600 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 39 L |
