1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1976 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR6 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 | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Giulietta | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
