1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 23 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 699 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M 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 | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 456M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
