1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 355 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin A 40 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 1952 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A 40 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2634 mm |
