1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1962 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 6 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 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 40 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, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse 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 | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulietta | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 29 L |