1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 516 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | Giulia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |