1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2000 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 56 L |