1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. Both 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1957 Simca Plein Ceil are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |