1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 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 78 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Giulietta | 850 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
