1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Austin Princess
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1963 Austin Princess were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | Princess |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
