1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 4 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 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 215 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 904 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 61 L |