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 2,198 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 28 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 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 260 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |