1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Alfa 6 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |