1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Delta is newer by 24 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Delta weights approximately 18 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.
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, 1984 Lancia Delta, 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, 1984 Lancia Delta (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta 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 | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulietta | Delta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |