1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1961 Fiat Berline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 395 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | Berline |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 37 L |