1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1965 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 5 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 232 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulietta | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 37 L |
