1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 70 (63 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1955 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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 70 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 63 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |