1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. 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 @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 50 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
