1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 598 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Camaro |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |