1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 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 (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 850 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
