1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Austin A 55
To start off, 1959 Austin A 55 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 300 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 (112 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
