1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1961 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1946 Austin 16 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | 16 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |