1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 750 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| 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 | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |
