1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 210 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 40 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 34 L |