1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 850 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 166 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 | 570 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 53 L |
