1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 GAZ M20
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 GAZ M20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 GAZ M20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 GAZ M20 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 GAZ M20 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
| Model | Giulietta | M20 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
