1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 2600 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |
