1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulia | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |