1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfa 6 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 26 L |
