1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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:
1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |