1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 10 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 654 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 130 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |