1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 458 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
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 | 81 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |