1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 52 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Thalia weights approximately 43 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, 2012 Renault Thalia, 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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2012 Renault Thalia 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. 2012 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulietta | Thalia |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2473 mm |