1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1960 Skoda 1200 is newer by 4 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 (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 146 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
