1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe weights approximately 35 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Coupe | A |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |