1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Giulietta | Marea |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |