1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Austin 3
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 13 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), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 670 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 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 | 1970 Austin 3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | 3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
