1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 531 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge 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 | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Giulietta | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2900 mm |