1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 1 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 850 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |