1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 49 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 660 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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 | 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Giulietta | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
