1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 37 L |
