1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 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 3 kg more than 1960 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 | 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |