1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 570 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 53 L |