1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Austin A 110
To start off, 1964 Austin A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
