1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900

To start off, both 1953 Austin A 135 and 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Austin A 135 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
Make Austin Alfa Romeo
Model A 135 1900
Year Released 1953 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 1883 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 140 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2510 mm


 

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