1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 71 L |