1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is newer by 4 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 332 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta 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 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Giulietta | Cresta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |