1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 48 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1015 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 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2008 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
Model | Giulietta | Rexton |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |