1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 70 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |