1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 44 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 926 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 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 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 612 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 108 L |