1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 124 weights approximately 61 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 124 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |