1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Lada Samara

To start off, 1986 Lada Samara 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1986 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Samara.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1986 Lada Samara
Make Alfa Romeo Lada
Model Giulietta Samara
Year Released 1984 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1962 cc 1288 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5550 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 71 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 920 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 43 L


 

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