1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,355 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 530 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (149 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 850 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
