1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1947 Austin A 40
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 40. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 40 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1960 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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1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1947 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 39 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 114 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |