1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1952 Austin A 70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |