1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 478 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 850 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |