1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 975 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 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 | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 118 L |
