1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 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 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 55 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Seat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Giulietta | 124 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |