1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 141 kg more than 1973 Fiat 124. 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 (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 124 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.5 mm |
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 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |