1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 545 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.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |