1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |