1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Austin A 55
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 55 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |