1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1957 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.
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1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 70 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 63 L |