1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 18 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 280 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 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 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | F355 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
