1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Austin A 70
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |
