1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 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 1966 Alfa Romeo GT are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 116 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT 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 | 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulietta | GT |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 46 L |