1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 8 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 205 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Giulietta | 1750 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
