1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 34 L |
