1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Austin A 40
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 32 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 40 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |