1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1965 Austin A 90 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 90 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2910 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 | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |