1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 10 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 1100 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 38 L |