1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 305 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 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1985 Toyota Soarer 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. 1985 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
