1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 39 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 845 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, 1995 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
Model | Giulietta | GS |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 205 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |