1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 44 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 343 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2004 Toyota Prius, 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, 2004 Toyota Prius (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2004 Toyota Prius 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. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Prius |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
