1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Austin A 30
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 330 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | A 30 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |