1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Austin A 30
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 290 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 48 L |
