1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 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 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulietta | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 34 L |
