1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 28 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Giulietta | 205 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
