1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 671 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
