1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | Giulietta | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |