1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 179 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 287 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1980 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |