1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, both 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1956 Morris Isis were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 433 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.
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, 1956 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis 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 Morris Isis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Isis |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |