1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 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 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 38 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 37 L |
