1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 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, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1600 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |