1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 501 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 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 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 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 | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 72 L |
