1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 500 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |