1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 250 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 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 70 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |