1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 18 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulietta | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
