1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1956 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Volvo 120 weights approximately 131 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 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Volvo 120 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 | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Giulietta | 120 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |