1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 355 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, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
