1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1961 Volkswagen 1500 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 52 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 61 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.
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1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Giulietta | 1500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |