1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 47 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 745 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, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 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 | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Xedos |
| Model | Giulietta | 9 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
