1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP) has 323 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 815 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.
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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 110 L |
