1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 11 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 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 | 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulietta | Coupe |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 52.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 46 L |