1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 9 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 96 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Giulietta | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 40 L |
