1964 AC Cobra vs. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1964 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
