1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 70 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 158 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |