1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 35 | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 35 | 166 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 72 L |