1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 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 | 960 kg | 863 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |