1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1959 Austin A 95
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 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 41 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 225 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 95 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 | 1959 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 179 | A 95 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1325 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |