1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 205 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 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1300 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| 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 | 52 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2400 mm |
