1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 391 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |
