1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
