1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 23 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 526 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse 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 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulietta | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2820 mm |