1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. Both 1971 Alfa Romeo GT and 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | GT | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |