1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1952 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 290 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 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1952 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 1400 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |