1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 11 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 108 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, 1971 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler 160 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 | 1971 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Giulietta | 160 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
