1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Alpina B 12
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 35 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 970 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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 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 | 1995 Alpina B 12 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | Giulietta | B 12 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 469 Nm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |