1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 15 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 390 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 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 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 308 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 140 L |