1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 6 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 93 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | Giulietta | Stellar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |