1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Toyota Venza

To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 915 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.

Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2013 Toyota Venza
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model Giulietta Venza
Year Released 1959 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 2700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 52 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 247 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1905 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2775 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 67 L


 

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