1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1959 Austin A 99
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1959 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1750 | A 99 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |