1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 480 kg more than 1957 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2-Litre | Giulietta |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 71 L |