1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia

To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 21 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia.

Because 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (181 Nm). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2001 Skoda Fabia has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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