1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Datsun 1800
To start off, 1968 Datsun 1800 is newer by 7 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 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Datsun 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Datsun 1800 (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Datsun 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Datsun 1800 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Datsun 1800 (156 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Datsun 1800 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 | 1968 Datsun 1800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Datsun |
| Model | Giulietta | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |
