1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette 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 164 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
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, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette 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 | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | Giulietta | Rockette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |