1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1949 Austin A 40

To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 110 kg more than 1949 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.

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