1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 990 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 118 L |