1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 23 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 218 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Giulietta | Carlton |
Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |