1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Vega |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
