2003 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 18 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
