1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1957 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 Fiat 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 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 14 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1850 mm |
