1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1962 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | A 60 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |