1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | 130 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |