1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulietta | 8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
