1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 110 kg more than 1950 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfetta | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |
