1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 70 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 56 L |