1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 279 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 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 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Giulietta | 3000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
