1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfetta | 16 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |
