1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 54 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 754 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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Audi A5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Giulietta | A5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4626 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2751 mm |