1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 455 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
