1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 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 85 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | A |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |