1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 840 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Impala |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3100 mm |