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 (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 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 280 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
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 | 95 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |