1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2000 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 34 L |