1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 54 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP) has 293 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 605 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulietta | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
