1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. Both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 167 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | GTA | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |