1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 34 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 680 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.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 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 | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Giulietta | RS5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
