1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, both 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 and 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 113 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 | 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 2000 | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
