1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 31 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | Giulia | Sprite |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 27 L |