1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 49 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 143 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |
