1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 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 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 760 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 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 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 130 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |
