1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 306 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 39 L |