1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 595 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 53 L |
