1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 54 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 40 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |