1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Lada 1200
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1977 Lada 1200 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,355 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 155 kg more than 1977 Lada 1200. 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (149 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Giulietta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1355 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |
