1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Newport is newer by 12 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1075 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport 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 | 1970 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Giulietta | Newport |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |
