1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Bitter CD
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 15 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 884 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1973 Bitter CD 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. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Bitter CD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | Giulietta | CD |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
