1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 570 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 700 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
