1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Austin A 99
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 99 (107 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1971 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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 99 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |