1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Austin Princess
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1963 Austin Princess 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 | 1963 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | Princess |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |