1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Austin Mini Cooper
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | Mini Cooper |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 154 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 | 1080 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |