1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1956 Austin A 30
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 657 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1956 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2000 | A 30 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 48 L |