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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 194 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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 | 73 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 53 L |
