1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 17 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 765 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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1975 Chrysler Sedan 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. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Chrysler Sedan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulietta | Sedan |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |