1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1950 Austin A135
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1950 Austin A135 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | A135 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 34 L |