1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |