1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 324 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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 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 | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
