1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1967 Peugeot 404 is newer by 6 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1967 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 245 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, 1967 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Peugeot 404 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 | 1967 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Giulietta | 404 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
