1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1949 Simca 8
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 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Simca 8 weights approximately 86 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulietta | 8 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
