1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Fiat 850
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 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 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 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 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 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 850 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2040 mm |