1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1600 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2260 mm |
