1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 14 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 (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 176 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Giulietta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 46 L |
