1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 53 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1160 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2012 Hyundai Equus 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. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | Giulietta | Equus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 77 L |
