1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 55 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Sierra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |