1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 40 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356. 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.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 356 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 855 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 79 L |