1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 55 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |