1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 243 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
