1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 17 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 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 107 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 2001 Ascari Ecosse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
Model | Giulietta | Ecosse |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.6 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 | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |