1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 77 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205. 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 Peugeot 205, 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulietta | 205 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |