1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 290 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 | 1140 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |