1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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.
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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | 1900 | 100 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |