1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica 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 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 223 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
