1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 510 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1979 Avanti Avanti 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. 1979 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
Model | Giulietta | Avanti |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |