1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ferrari 306
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 306 is newer by 20 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 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 989 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, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 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 | 1976 Ferrari 306 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 306 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1884 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 65 L |