1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1960 Austin A 99 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 99 (106 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1957 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 99 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |