1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1952 Austin A 90
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1955 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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1952 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |