1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Simca 1301
To start off, 1969 Simca 1301 is newer by 12 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1301 weights approximately 155 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, 1969 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1301 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 | 1969 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulietta | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 53 L |
