1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 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 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 179 | A |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 54 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 685 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |