1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 356 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |