1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 57 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1855 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Giulietta | Phantom |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 2719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1566 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |