1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 140 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 (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfetta | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 56 L |
