1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is newer by 12 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 915 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, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Nomad | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Nomad |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |