1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1957 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.
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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | 1900 | 3000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |