1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |