1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 141 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 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 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 55 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |