1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 387 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulia | 850 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
