1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 51 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 644 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Giulietta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 65 L |
