1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 22 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, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Giulietta | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |