1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 1,505 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 71 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 80 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 Vauxhall VX4 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Giulietta | VX4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |