1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Austin Marina
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 22 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Austin Marina weights approximately 40 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | Marina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
