1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS is newer by 40 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 845 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1999 Lexus GS (298 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1999 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1999 Lexus GS 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. 1999 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 Lexus GS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
Model | Giulietta | GS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |