1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 141 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 84 kg more than 1964 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| 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 | 163 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 630 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |
