1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia 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) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 70 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |
