1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1962 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 60 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 34 L |