1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Austin Maxi
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1969 Austin Maxi were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Austin Maxi. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Austin Maxi (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1969 Austin Maxi has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Austin Maxi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Austin Maxi | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | Maxi |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |