1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Ferrari 196
To start off, both 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1961 Ferrari 196 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 196 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 196 (208 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 196 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 205 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 196.
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 | 1961 Ferrari 196 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 196 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2330 mm |