1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |
