1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 26 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 311 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 811 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | GTO |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 904 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1225 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |