1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 620 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
