1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1958 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Lancia 037 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |