1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Alfa 6 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |