1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 31 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 540 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ (244 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 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 | 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulietta | RZ |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |