1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 79 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |