1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Austin A
To start off, 1961 Austin A is newer by 6 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), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 270 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 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Austin A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |