1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 31 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | Giulietta | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2970 mm |
