1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1956 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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
| Model | Giulietta | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
