1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 304 is newer by 17 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. Both 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1977 Peugeot 304 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 7 kg more than 1977 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Peugeot 304 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulietta | 304 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 42 L |