1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Fiat Punto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | Punto |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |