1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Impala 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 653 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. 1979 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Impala |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2960 mm |