1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 850 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2040 mm |
