1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra
To start off, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is newer by 13 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 525 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Monteverdi |
| Model | Giulietta | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
