1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, both 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 575 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Giulietta | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 105 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2600 mm |
