1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
