1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Volvo 120 (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volvo 120 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Volvo 120 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 | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Giulietta | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
