1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1961 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 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2400 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 39 L |
