1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Audi 100
To start off, both 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1978 Audi 100 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Giulietta | 100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
