1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1963 Simca 1300 is newer by 7 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. Both 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1963 Simca 1300 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1300. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 126 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | 1300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |