1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 345 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |
