1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1959 Austin A 90
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1959 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2000 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |