1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302

To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 9 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 67 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 207 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1969 Volkswagen 1302
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model Giulietta 1302
Year Released 1960 1969
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1290 cc 1192 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 34 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 113 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 64 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 7.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 957 kg 750 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 40 L


 

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