1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 540 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
