1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 5 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), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 259 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 55 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |