1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Austin Maxi. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 68 kg more than 1970 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 104 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Austin Maxi | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | Maxi |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |