1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 17 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 514 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 512 M |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |