1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 165 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 208 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |