1967 AC 428 vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 663 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 428 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |
