1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1961 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 262 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 850 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |
