1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Austin A 95
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 95 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |