1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 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 (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 40 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |