1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 48 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 811 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2007 Maserati GranSport 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. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | Giulietta | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |
