1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1956 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1956 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
| Model | Giulietta | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
