1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Austin Maestro
To start off, 1985 Austin Maestro is newer by 20 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 49 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Austin Maestro weights approximately 173 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Austin Maestro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | Maestro |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
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 | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |