1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 759 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 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 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 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
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 | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 120 L |