1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 650 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |
