1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1972 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 110 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |