1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 98 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 208 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |