1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1956 Austin A 90
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1956 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Coupe | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
