1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 541 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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 (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulietta | A 106 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 28 L |