1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1961 Austin A 60
To start off, 1961 Austin A 60 is newer by 11 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 20 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1961 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |