1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 14 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 130 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Vega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |
