1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Audi 80
To start off, 1973 Audi 80 is newer by 12 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Audi 80 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Audi 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 112 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Audi 80 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Giulietta | 80 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |