1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2400 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |
