1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulietta | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
