1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1000 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
