1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 37 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 657 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |