1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 126 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 550 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 126 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |