1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1300 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 71 L |