1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Alpine A 108 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulietta | A 108 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 843 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 | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 28 L |