1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 25 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1982 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | Giulietta | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |
