1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1955 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Alfa 6 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 166 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 | 1470 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |