1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Junior | A 110 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3040 mm |