1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
