1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1132 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess 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 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | Princess |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
