1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, both 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1962 Austin A 99 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
