1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Steyr |
| Model | Giulietta | 500D |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
