1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 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 (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
