1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 45 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 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 789 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Lumina |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1664 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |