1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
