1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 228 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Giulia | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |
