1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, both 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1959 Skoda 440 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 32 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 110 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | 440 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
