1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Austin A 90
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 330 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
