1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulia | 500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2301 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |