1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 7 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 397 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Giulietta | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
