1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 425 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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 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 | 1948 Austin 16 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | 16 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 63 L |