1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT 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, 1969 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel GT should accelerate faster 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 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |