1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 26 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 955 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, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (289 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2350 mm |