1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 322 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1000 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
