1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Fiat X1-9
To start off, 1972 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 16 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 1972 Fiat X1-9 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9. 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Fiat X1-9 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | X1-9 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 47 L |