1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 16 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. Both 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1974 Renault 12 are equipped with a 1,289 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulietta | 12 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
