1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1968 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 540 kg more than 1958 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:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1968 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2912 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 | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |