1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Citroen Saxo
To start off, 1998 Citroen Saxo is newer by 38 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Saxo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 117 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo. 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, 1998 Citroen Saxo, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo. 1998 Citroen Saxo 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. 1998 Citroen Saxo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 Citroen Saxo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | Giulietta | Saxo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
