1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. Both 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1955 Porsche 356 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |