1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 820 kg more than 1952 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 30 | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2600 mm |