1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 6 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Austin 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | 3 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |