1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 9 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua 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 90 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | Giulietta | Bigua |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |