1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 914 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 290 mm |