1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 19 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 760 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |