1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Renault weights approximately 261 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Renault | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Renault | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 245 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 | 891 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |
