1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1973 GMC Jimmy 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 843 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1973 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1973 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
Model | Giulietta | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |